Time to catch up: Here are a few new items on the shopping and dining scene in Charlotte this summer.
by SouthPark Magazine staff
eat + drink
Nickyo’s Rodeo, a reimagined version of the popular western-themed Eastover bar from the 1980s and ’90s, opened in South End.
SORA is open in Myers Park, serving a tasting menu with French-Asian flavors.
Folia cocktail bar in South End has transitioned into an all-day cafe, with coffee, smoothies and breakfast bites from 8-11 a.m., handhelds and small plates from 11 a.m-late, and cocktails starting at 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends.
The team behind VINYL will open The Story of Mi Carino in the former VANA space on South Tryon Street. Culinary Director Vince Giancarlo will oversee the Mexican- and Latin-inspired menu.
Harper’s Cafe opened in Pineville, serving breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. The menu includes Harper’s favorites like Chicken Supremes and the Original Oriental Salad.
Wine Spectator is out with its 2025 Restaurant Awards, and 18 Charlotte restaurants made the list. New this year: Dean’s Italian Steakhouse, Caroline’s Oyster Bar, L’Ostrica and Reid’s Fine Foods.
Chef Bruce Moffett’s restaurant, Good Food on Montford, has been a consistent neighborhood favorite since it opened in 2009. At the end of July, Good Food rolled out weeknight specials including $10 small plates and half-price wines. One of the features is Mussels and Martinis Monday.
Watermelon week is back at Superica, August 1-7. The special menu includes items like watermelon margaritas and watermelon salad.
retail
KREWE is popping up for six months at Phillips Place. The New Orleans sunglasses-and-eyewear brand with a cult following is open in a 260-square-foot tiny house in the central courtyard at the SouthPark shopping center. Also this summer, JCrew opened next door after leaving its longtime home at SouthPark Mall..
get fit
THE CLUB opened in South End with fitness classes, a coffee bar and a 30-seat coworking lounge. JETSET Pilates plans to open in South End at the 34-story Linea apartment tower. SP
Featured Image: Nickyo’s Rodeo. Photographs courtesy Plaid Penguin
